Description
A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner featuring bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Make the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Heat the pan. Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken. Pat pieces dry, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken. Place chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, then flip. Cook another 2–4 minutes until pieces are golden brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Add the sauce. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat every piece.
- Simmer to thicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
- Serve. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately over rice or noodles with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For a different sweetness, swap honey with maple syrup. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Adjust sweetness and salt according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian